Battle of Molins de Rei

After his victory at Cardedeu, Saint-Cyr continued the offensive and attacked the combined forces of Vives and Reding entrenched at Molins de Rei on the outskirts of Barcelona. A coordinated frontal assault, supported by artillery, broke Spanish lines. The enemy army disintegrated and Barcelona was definitively relieved from siege.

Spanish forces hoped to retake Barcelona, but Saint-Cyr's campaign upset their plans. Molins de Rei was their last organized defensive line before Barcelona. Spanish troops, already shaken by previous reverses, lacked coordination.

Saint-Cyr launched a massive attack at the center to fix the Spanish while two columns enveloped the flanks. Surprise and constant pressure caused the enemy line to collapse. French cavalry intercepted fugitives.

This victory consolidated the French position at Barcelona and allowed them to restore supply lines. Spanish command in Catalonia was disorganized, and Vives would soon be relieved of his duties. Saint-Cyr could now contemplate a campaign toward Girona.